KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,806 km
5,472 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
8,806 km
5,472 mi / 4,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM UNE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code KTM UNE
ICAO Code VNKT FXQN
City Kathmandu Qacha's Nek
Country Nepal Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 8,806 kilometers (5,472 miles / 4,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Kathmandu, it's 23:47 in Qacha's Nek. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,710 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.